{"id":212,"date":"2026-05-05T15:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-05-21T21:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:54:11","slug":"garden-landscape","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/topics\/garden-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Garden &amp; Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden &amp; landscape<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you\u2019re just starting out or an experienced gardener, CSU Extension offers science-based information, tips, and tools for your garden, lawn, and landscaping needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/denver\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/11\/Landscaped-Yard.webp?w=1024\" alt=\"Aerial view of a landscaped yard\" class=\"wp-image-489 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de37507a08a5ebdd5cd6371c2274da35\" style=\"min-height:389px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1498\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-156 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=768,575 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=1024,767 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=1536,1150 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=1400,1049 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=600,449 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/garfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2026\/04\/iStock-2256324277.jpg?resize=1568,1174 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d376b9deec883c99cce87cc6503b9f57 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-455bfb78 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Garfield County Master Gardeners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The CSU Colorado Master Gardener Program volunteer network strives to enhance Coloradans\u2019 quality of life by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extending knowledge-based education throughout Colorado communities <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping individuals make informed decisions about plants to protect neighborhood environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We have an incredible team of Master Gardeners in Garfield County! Their projects include community education and garden workshops, assisting homeowners with questions, Grow &amp; Give to promote local food security, mentoring new gardeners in the community, and many more! Garfield County Master Gardeners are volunteers, committed to spreading research-based knowledge and service throughout the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-70da71f9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/colorado-master-gardener\/\">Become a Master Gardener<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-highlight-bar has-accent-7-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ceead2e9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-subheading\">Featured Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resources\/\">Explore all Extension Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"4\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-2994\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/growing-annual-plants-from-seed\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGardening Basics\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tGrowing Annual Plants from Seed\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-4073\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/colorado-mountain-gardening-basics\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGardening Basics\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tColorado Mountain Gardening Basics\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-2317\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/container-gardens\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGardening Basics\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tContainer Gardens\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-19154\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/weed-management\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tGarden Notes\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGarden &amp; 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